After that, we never heard from them again.We provided a partial rent payment in October which would cover a credit for Sept & Oct with an explanation, again, of why we were seeking it. 

Based on your explanation above, she may want a full-price offer even though the home is trashed inside.As @Cassi Justiz said (sort of), you should make an offer and step away."

Thx for the more detailed explanation

No explanation required.

Great job and explanation for this.

If they see it, they will ask for an explanation to make sure no new lines of credit had been opened as a result of that inquiry. ** Not-disclosing this private money loan to the lender working on your file could be considered mortgage fraud, so I don't recommend that.

Far too many Landlords never even attempt to read the laws.Check out www.nolo.com as a good resource for state-specific laws and explanations for them.

(More complicated with the partnership.)You're hoping to not "make the same mistake" - but there was no mistake.The only mistake could be filing a separate partnership return, something to look into.If, on the other hand, your CPA does not give you what you need - like explanations and tax planning, for example - then it may be worth looking elsewhere.

Thank you for your explanation. 

@Matt Crusinberry Thanks for the explanation.